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Discover the hilarious and heartwarming story of Sri Lanka’s Burghers in “The Jam Fruit Tree” by Carl Muller. This Gratian Award-winning novel explores the unique heritage and vibrant culture of this mixed-race community. From their curious features to their infectious love of life, the Burghers’ resilience shines through, much like the enduring jam fruit tree. Experience their captivating journey in this must-read tale. ISBN: 9780140230314
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Dipra Halder –
A unique and captivating story. A few of the cultural references were lost on me, but I still enjoyed it immensely.
Pranav –
A decent read. Some parts were hard to understand, but the characters were interesting.
Shruti Choudhary –
A must-read for anyone interested in Sri Lankan history. The writing style took some getting used to, but the story is worth it.
Mukul Singh –
An interesting and informative book. The slang used felt excessive and made it difficult to understand at times.
Prachi Joshi –
This was a fantastic read. Some offensive terms were used that aged poorly.
Kartik Paul –
A vibrant and engaging portrayal of the Burghers. A few sections lagged, but the overall experience was positive.
Aayushi Purwar –
It was pretty good, I liked that it was informative and funny at the same time. Some parts were confusing though.
Navdeep –
While informative about Sri Lanka’s Burgher community, the pacing felt uneven at times, making it a mixed experience.
Yash Sandeep Wayangankar –
Charming and funny, though I sometimes struggled with the slang. A worthwhile read for its cultural perspective.
Nishit Prashant Lokhande –
Interesting perspective on Sri Lanka’s Burgher community. I feel like it was difficult to get into initially.
Anushtha Tiwari –
Hilarious and heartfelt, although some cultural nuances were lost on me. Still, a great read!
Geetanshi Kandwal –
A delightful book filled with colorful characters! Some of the descriptions felt a little outdated, however.
Shashwat –
This book is a treasure! The characters are so alive. Some of the humor is dated, but still makes me laugh.
Purbayan Dhar –
Loved the humor and the insights into Burgher life! A bit slow in places, but overall enjoyable.
Biprajit Mazumder –
One of the best books I’ve read on Sri Lanka. I enjoyed the rich details about Burgher culture, but the language was a hurdle.
Sarthak Bansal –
A fun and entertaining read! I wish there was a glossary for some of the terms. Still, highly recommended.
Anurag Jaiswal –
It was ok, not great but not bad either. There was so much slang that I could not understand it.
Sankar Kumar M –
Absolutely hilarious! Carl Muller’s writing is infectious. Some parts were a bit confusing, but it didn’t detract too much.
Bhavya Goyal –
A hilarious and touching portrayal of the Burgher community. I’m so glad I discovered this book!
Anjali Yadav –
I really enjoyed learning about this culture. The dialogue was a little difficult to follow, but the story was compelling.
Arman Ahmad –
A fun read, but the language was a bit much at times. Still, a great look at a unique culture.
Valley Issar –
I loved it, cried and laughed. The writing was descriptive and I felt like I was there.